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Spinach Among its health benefits: decreasing inflammation, promotion of eye, heart, and bone health, as well as protection against age-related mental decline and certain cancers. One study found that one of the flavonoids in spinach was linked with 40 percent less risk of ovarian cancer, Antinoro says. Antinoro adds that just a half-cup serving is an excellent source of vitamins A and K as well as the B vitamin folate, the minerals magnesium and manganese, and several carotenoids. There are at least 18 flavonoids plus other phytonutrients in spinach, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
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By Elizabeth Comeau

Spinach

Among its health benefits: decreasing inflammation, promotion of eye, heart, and bone health, as well as protection against age-related mental decline and certain cancers. One study found that one of the flavonoids in spinach was linked with 40 percent less risk of ovarian cancer, Antinoro says.
Antinoro adds that just a half-cup serving is an excellent source of vitamins A and K as well as the B vitamin folate, the minerals magnesium and manganese, and several carotenoids. There are at least 18 flavonoids plus other phytonutrients in spinach, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.